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DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide

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Result details

The HbA

Test displays the Hemoglobin A

percent. The reporting range for

patient samples is 2.5% to 14.0% HbA

and for control samples is 2.5% to

16.0% HbA

. The test is linear throughout the range.

A result preceded by a less than (<) sign in the display indicates that the

concentration is below the lower limit of the test, that is <2.5%.

A result preceded by a greater than (>) sign in the display indicates that the

concentration is above the upper limit of the test, that is >14.0% for patient

samples and >16.0% for control samples.

If you set the Reference Range for the HbA

Patient Test at 3.5% to 12%, a

value of 3.2% is displayed as "3.2% -" showing that it is within the Reporting

Range but below the Reference Range. Similarly a value of 12.5% is displayed

as "12.5% +" showing that it is within the Reporting Range but above the

Reference Range. A value of 5.2% is displayed as "5.2%" because it is within

both the Reference and Reporting Ranges.

NOTE:

You can print, enter, or edit the sample data while the results are

displayed.

To print the results, select

Next

NOTE:

The results only print automatically when the system is set to autoprint.

For more information, see

Printers Menu

‚ page 68.

To print manually, select

Print

NOTE:

If the print button is not enabled, then the printer is disabled in setup, or

there is no paper.

Summary of Contents for DCA Vantage

Page 1: ...From Wilburn Medical USA 1 877 WILBURN 945 2876 www wilburnmedicalusa com ...

Page 2: ...rademarks of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Origin UK The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Siemens continues to improve products and reserves the right to change specifications equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice If the DCA Vantage analyzer is used in a manner differently than specified by Siemens the protection provided by the equi...

Page 3: ...DCA Vantage Operator s Guide ...

Page 4: ...ttings Wizard 16 Accessing the System Settings Wizard 16 Test Sequences 16 Hemoglobin A1c 16 Microalbumin Creatinine Test 30 Recall Menu 43 Accessing Patient Tests 43 System Menu 49 Control Tests 49 Setting Control Test Reminders 51 Setting Other Manufacturer Controls 52 System Tests 52 System Settings 54 Supervisor ID 55 Additional Settings 55 Patient Tests 55 Control Tests 60 Supervisor List 60 ...

Page 5: ... Hemoglobin A1c 79 Calibrating for Microalbumin Creatinine 81 Calibration Data 82 4 Quality Control Collecting Control Specimens 83 Inserting Capillary Holder into the Reagent Cartridge 85 Running a Control 85 Control Level Selection 87 Quality Control Errors 88 5 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule 89 Cleaning the Barcode Window 89 Cleaning the Exterior 90 Removing and cleaning the cartridge spring ...

Page 6: ...antage System 129 Running the Optical Test Cartridge 129 Appendix A Safety Information Protecting Yourself from Biohazards 131 References 132 Appendix B Warranty and Support Information Legal Information 133 Siemens Authorized Representative 133 Warranty Information 133 Installation Details 133 Manufacturer s Warranty 133 Support Information 133 Contact Information 134 Pre service Checklist 135 Ap...

Page 7: ... EMC 148 Appendix F External Barcode Reader General Information 149 Installing the External Barcode Reader 149 Testing the External Barcode Reader 150 Troubleshooting 150 Specifications 150 Barcode Formats 150 Barcode Symbols and Labels 150 Maintenance 152 Appendix G Computer Interface LIS General Information 153 Cable and Pin Specifications Computer 153 Serial Connection 153 Ethernet Connection 1...

Page 8: ...alibration and how to print the calibration status Section 3 Calibration process Quality Control samples Section 4 Quality Control perform maintenance activities Section 5 Maintenance investigate and correct system problems Section 6 Troubleshooting learn about file management Section 7 File Management install the system or modify system parameters Section 8 System Configuration review additional ...

Page 9: ...mple if the word save appears as Save it refers to the Save key on the user interface System icons are also indicated by words in bold type For example the words Next Screen refer to a system icon A complete list of system icons and their equivalents is in Appendix D Symbols Italic Italic type refers to the title of a document or a section title in this manual Convention Description ...

Page 10: ... using the DCA Vantage system are intended for in vitro diagnostic use As with all diagnostic tests do not base a definitive diagnosis on the results of a single test A physician should make a diagnosis after all clinical and laboratory findings are evaluated Figure 1 DCA Vantage System The system is a spectrophotometer that analyzes the intensity of the light transmitted through the cartridge opt...

Page 11: ...ts for information display and responses are made by selecting the appropriate key symbol on the screen You can also use a handheld barcode reader to enter certain information into the system The DCA Vantage system user interface is divided into the following 3 modules Test Sequences Recall System CAUTION Do not use anything hard or pointed on the touchscreen It may damage the screen ...

Page 12: ...placed in the reagent cartridge compartment where the tests are run and when testing is complete an internal thermal printer prints the test results Figure 2 User Interface Testing and Printing Areas Connections and Power The power cord is connected into the power cord receptacle Turn the system on by pressing the power switch to the on position You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB flash mem...

Page 13: ...ew system You can transfer patient data from one DCA Vantage system to another using the software backup and restore sequences in system settings refer to System Configuration page 125 NOTE You cannot import data from a spreadsheet into a DCA Vantage system Figure 3 Power Connection Power Switch and Connections Software Overview The DCA Vantage system provides an easy to navigate and intuitive use...

Page 14: ...ad displays An onboard barcode reader is included and reads only barcodes of DCA cartridges and calibration cards NOTE The DCA Vantage system does not support the connection of an external computer keyboard or a mouse to enter data Refer to Appendix D Symbols for a complete list of key symbols used on the DCA Vantage system 1 Screen Title 2 Module Icon and Title 3 Time and Date 4 Title Bar 5 Conte...

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Page 16: ...een The Home screen displays after the DCA Vantage system completes its initialization refer to System Configuration page 125 The Home screen displays the state of the system and is the starting point for Patient and Control Test Sequences If the system is in the Not Ready state and you cannot initiate a Patient or Control Test Sequence an alert message displays explaining why the system is not re...

Page 17: ... system preferences NOTE You can access the System Settings Wizard after the initial setup Accessing the System Settings Wizard 1 Select System Settings from the System menu The Settings menu displays 2 Select Additional Settings from the Settings menu The General Settings menu displays 3 Select Settings Wizard The System Settings Wizard runs the next time the system is turned on Test Sequences Th...

Page 18: ... a reagent cartridge from storage For more information see Recommended Procedures for Handling Reagent Cartridges in the DCA Systems Hemoglobin A1c Reagent Kit package insert for instructions on how and when to open the foil package 2 Open the foil package Figure 5 Opening Reagent Cartridge Package CAUTION Do not use scissors to cut open the foil package Scissors can damage the reagent cartridge t...

Page 19: ...rtridge if any of the following conditions exist The cartridge is damaged The flexible pull tab is loose or missing The desiccant bag is missing or open Loose desiccant particles are found inside the foil package If the foil package is open for more than 60 minutes CAUTION When handling the reagent cartridge do not touch or otherwise contaminate the optical window or erroneous test results may occ...

Page 20: ...ing mechanism If the capillary holder is missing any of the above parts discard the capillary holder Figure 7 Capillary Holder Filling the Capillary with Whole Blood When the capillary is filled with the sample analysis must begin within 5 minutes Filling the Glass Capillary with Blood from Finger Stick 1 Hold the capillary holder at an angle BIOHAZARD Wear personal protective equipment including ...

Page 21: ...System 2 Touch only the tip of the capillary to a small drop of blood on the finger until the capillary fills NOTE 1 µL of blood is required to fill the capillary Figure 8 Filling capillary holder with blood from finger stick 1 Glass Capillary Tip ...

Page 22: ...remains on the stopper 3 Hold the capillary holder at an angle 4 Touch only the tip of the capillary to the blood sample on the stopper NOTE Do not attempt to fill the capillary by touching the glass capillary to blood in a blood collection tube Attempting to fill the capillary in this manner most often results in blood touching the capillary holder If blood touches the capillary holder discard th...

Page 23: ...touch the open end of the glass capillary Contact with the open end of the capillary could result in loss of sample by wicking into the tissue If sample loss is obvious discard the capillary holder Repeat the procedure using a new capillary holder 6 Inspect the glass capillary for the presence of bubbles If bubbles are obvious discard the capillary holder and repeat the procedure using a new capil...

Page 24: ...ary holder into a reagent cartridge Scanning the Reagent Cartridge 1 Locate the dot on the system next to the barcode track 2 Locate the barcode on the reagent cartridge 3 Hold the reagent cartridge so that the barcode faces to the right 4 Insert the reagent cartridge above dot into the barcode track CAUTION Avoid harsh insertion of the capillary holder Do not dislodge the sample from the glass ca...

Page 25: ...em 5 Quickly and smoothly slide the reagent cartridge down A beep sounds to signal a successful scan NOTE If no beep sounds repeat procedure If a beep repeatedly fails to sound refer to Troubleshooting page 107 Figure 12 Scanning the reagent cartridge ...

Page 26: ... designed to fit only one way into the system Do not force the cartridge into system Figure 13 Inserting the reagent cartridge into the cartridge compartment 4 Using a smooth slow continuous motion pull the flexible pull tab completely out of the reagent cartridge 5 Close the door and dispose of the flexible pull tab Five seconds after the door is closed a beep sounds and the assay begins NOTE If ...

Page 27: ...D displays next to the Sample ID button 4 Select Patient ID The Patient ID screen displays 5 Enter the Patient ID 6 Select Enter The Patient ID displays next to the Patient ID button 7 Select Last Name The Last Name screen displays 8 Select First Name The First Name screen displays 9 Select Comments 1 8 The Comment s screen display 10 Select User ID The User ID screen displays NOTE If GFR is confi...

Page 28: ...em Cartridge Lot Number The lot number of the cartridge Test Cartridge Scan Date and Time The date and time the test cartridge was scanned Patient ID The patient ID if you entered one into the system Patient Last Name The last name of the patient if you entered one into the system Patient First Name The first name of the patient if you entered one into the system UserID The UserID if you entered o...

Page 29: ...l samples If you set the Reference Range for the HbA1c Patient Test at 3 5 to 12 a value of 3 2 is displayed as 3 2 showing that it is within the Reporting Range but below the Reference Range Similarly a value of 12 5 is displayed as 12 5 showing that it is within the Reporting Range but above the Reference Range A value of 5 2 is displayed as 5 2 because it is within both the Reference and Report...

Page 30: ...nd gently push the tab on the cartridge to the right This action releases unlocks the cartridge Figure 14 Removing the reagent cartridge 5 Pull the reagent cartridge out of the compartment 6 Close the system door 7 Discard the cartridge in a proper container according to your standard laboratory procedures Cancelling a test You can cancel a test anytime To cancel a test select Cancel NOTE If a tes...

Page 31: ...Reagent Kit For use with the DCA Vantage system Patient Sample Creatinine Control Kit or other control Lint free tissue For information on preparing controls refer to Quality Control page 83 For information on calibrating refer to Calibrating for Microalbumin Creatinine page 81 Opening the foil package 1 Remove one foil package containing a reagent cartridge from storage For more information see R...

Page 32: ...DCA Vantage Operator s Guide 31 Operating the System 2 Open the foil package 3 Remove the contents from the package Figure 15 Opening a reagent cartridge package ...

Page 33: ...ent cartridge if any of the following conditions exist the cartridge is damaged the flexible pull tab is loose or missing the desiccant bag is missing or open loose desiccant particles are found inside the foil package CAUTION When handling the reagent cartridge do not touch or otherwise contaminate the optical window or erroneous test results may occur 1 Flexible Pull Tab 2 Reagent Cartridge 3 De...

Page 34: ...holder for the presence of the parts figure 17 Figure 17 Capillary holder If the capillary holder is missing any of the above parts discard the capillary holder also discard it if the starch plug is at the bottom of the capillary tube BIOHAZARD Wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses and gloves Use universal precautions Refer to Safety Information page 131 for recommended preca...

Page 35: ...into the capillary tube and come in contact with the starch plug approximately 5 seconds Wetting the starch plug seals the capillary tube and keeps the urine within the tube 3 Remove the capillary tube from the urine sample If the urine flows back down the tube re immerse the capillary tube in the urine sample again and allow enough time to ensure that the starch plug becomes saturated Figure 18 F...

Page 36: ...tting the starch plug seals the capillary tube and keeps the urine within the tube 4 Remove the capillary tube from the urine specimen If the urine flows back down the tube re immerse the capillary tube in the urine specimen again and allow enough time to ensure that the starch plug becomes saturated 5 Using a lint free tissue carefully wipe the outside of the glass capillary tube Figure 19 Wiping...

Page 37: ...e using a new capillary holder Inserting the Capillary Holder into Reagent Cartridge 1 Carefully insert the capillary holder into the reagent cartridge until the holder gently snaps into place Figure 20 Inserting the capillary holder into reagent cartridge CAUTION Avoid harsh insertion of the capillary holder Do not dislodge the sample from the glass capillary or erroneous results may occur ...

Page 38: ...the reagent cartridge so that the barcode faces to the right 4 Insert the reagent cartridge above dot into the barcode track 5 Quickly and smoothly slide the reagent cartridge down NOTE After a 1 second pause a beep sounds to signal a successful scan If no beep sounds repeat procedure If a beep repeatedly fails to sound refer to Troubleshooting page 107 Figure 21 Scanning the reagent cartridge ...

Page 39: ...artment door 2 Hold the reagent cartridge so that the barcode faces to the right 3 Insert the reagent cartridge into the cartridge compartment until you hear a gentle snap NOTE The cartridge is designed to fit only one way into the system Do not force the cartridge into the system Figure 22 Inserting reagent cartridge into system ...

Page 40: ...older Figure 23 Inserting plunger into capillary 6 Using a smooth slow continuous motion pull the flexible pull tab completely out of the reagent cartridge 7 Close door and dispose of the flexible pull tab Five seconds after the door is closed a beep sounds and the assay begins NOTE If you accidentally close the door before you pull the flexible tab you have 5 seconds to re open the door and pull ...

Page 41: ...he patient ID if you entered one into the system Patient Last Name The last name of the patient if you entered one into the system Patient First Name The first name of the patient if you entered one into the system UserID The UserID if you entered one into the system Comments 1 8 Any comments you entered regarding the patient Glomerular Filtration Rate GFR and input data items The GFR is displayed...

Page 42: ...at the concentration is above the upper reporting limit of the test that is 300 mg L for albumin and 500 mg dL for creatinine An Albumin Creatinine ratio preceded by a less than sign or greater than sign or in the display indicates that either the albumin and or creatinine value is above or below the Reporting Range In certain cases no ratio is reported Example 1 If the albumin result is 300 mg L ...

Page 43: ...displayed To print the results select Next NOTE The results only print when the system is set to autoprint To print manually select Print NOTE If the print button is not enabled then the printer is disabled in setup or there is no paper Removing the Reagent Cartridge 1 Open the cartridge compartment door 2 Locate the button on the right side of the cartridge compartment 3 Push and hold it down wit...

Page 44: ...to Off Accessing Patient Tests Use the Patient Tests menu to access data for HbA1c or Microalbumin Creatinine test or to export data to an external storage device via the USB port 1 From the Home screen select Recall The Recall screen displays 2 From the Recall menu select Patient Tests The Patient Tests menu displays NOTE Use the percent as the wildcard term for searching Patient Tests Use the Hb...

Page 45: ...elect OK 6 Delete all of the last 10 patient tests if needed a Select Delete All A message displays verifying that you want to delete all of the last 10 patient tests b Select OK Searching for a Patient ID or Name Use the Patient ID Name screen to search by either patient ID number or name 1 From the Home screen select Recall The Recall screen displays 2 From the Recall menu select Patient Tests T...

Page 46: ...for a specific comment 1 At the Home screen select Recall The Recall screen displays 2 From the Recall menu select Patient Tests The Patient Tests menu displays 3 Search for one of the following To search for a specific comment for an HbA1c patient test result select HbA1c To search for a specific comment for a microalbumin creatinine patient test result select Microalbumin Creatinine 4 Select Com...

Page 47: ...nd Year 8 Select Next The search results display 9 To delete a patient test highlight the test 10 Select Delete A message displays verifying that you want to delete the patient tests 11 Select OK 12 To delete all the patient tests select Delete All A message displays verifying that you want to delete all the patient tests NOTE Only the tests that are recalled in the search are deleted 13 Select OK...

Page 48: ...een displays 4 Select Graph 5 Use the keypad to enter a Patient ID 6 Select Next All HbA1c results that match the patient ID are graphed 7 To change the graph date range select Change 8 To print the graph select Print Viewing Patient Test Results Use the Patient Test Result screen to view information about a specific patient 1 At the Home screen select Recall The Recall screen displays 2 From the ...

Page 49: ... and ready to print 1 At the Patient Test Result screen select Print The Printer Selection screen displays 2 Select one of the following printer options Onboard Printer External Printer 3 To print the patient test results select Print The patient test results print Exporting Data Use the Export Data screen to export files to an external storage device 1 At the Home screen select Recall The Recall ...

Page 50: ...2 digit age value for the patient The patient age range is between 18 and 70 b Select Next c Select the Gender of the patient d Select Next e Select the Race of the patient f Select Next g Select the Plasma Creatinine value h Select Next The GFR Calculation results screen displays the GFR value calculated from the information entered at the GFR calculation wizard System Menu Use the System Menu to...

Page 51: ...heduled Patient test is disabled until the required control is performed and passed Optional Control Test You can perform optional control tests when they are scheduled Patient tests are not disabled when an optional control test is due Setting Control Test Data Entry Use the Control Test Data Entry screen to specify the data and comments you enter when you run a control test and what data is requ...

Page 52: ...st reminder select the check box The control test reminder is set and the schedule becomes active 5 To view the schedule select Schedule The reminder schedule displays 6 To change the schedule to optional or required select Change The Mode screen displays 7 Select Optional or Required 8 Select Next The Frequency screen displays 9 Select one of the following options Daily Weekly Monthly 10 Select N...

Page 53: ...tests on the DCA Vantage system The System Test menu screen includes the following 3 types of System Tests User System Tests Service System Tests NOTE Service System Tests are performed by your technical support provider Optical Tests NOTE If the system is set to restricted to access System Tests you must enter a valid Supervisor ID refer to Supervisor ID page 55 Performing User System Tests The U...

Page 54: ...en for an alert sound 2 If you hear an alert sound select Yes 3 If you do not hear an alert sound select No Door Open and close the door to verify that the screen reflects the status of either the open or closed state Onboard Barcode Reader Scan a DCA barcode with the onboard barcode reader to verify that the onboard barcode reader works properly External Barcode Reader Scan a DCA barcode with the...

Page 55: ...e system view the current setting for the system NOTE You have to restart the system if you restore system settings Setting the Sound Volume Use the Sound Volume setting to set the volume of the audible alerts 1 At the System menu select System Settings The System Settings screen displays 2 Select Sound Volume The Sound Volume screen displays 3 Select one of the following options High Medium Low O...

Page 56: ... to access the Additional Settings menu The Supervisor ID screen displays when the system access is set to restricted If you try to edit or delete the data when the system is set to restricted the Supervisor ID screen displays You can add a maximum of 15 supervisor IDs The supervisor ID can include letters or numbers The maximum number of characters for supervisor IDs is 7 After you enter the supe...

Page 57: ...lowing options Sample ID Patient ID Last Name First Name User ID Comments 1 8 4 To save the settings select Save Setting Urine Creatinine Units Use the Creatinine Units screen to set the units for creatinine results to either mg dL or mmol L 1 At the Additional Settings menu select Patient Tests The Patient Tests screen displays 2 Select Creatinine Units The Select Creatinine Units screen displays...

Page 58: ...erating range and a user correction is applied the corrected results are reported with an asterisk Corrected results are not saved in the DCA system memory Only the original uncorrected results are saved Saved data when recalled is displayed as uncorrected if no correction is set in the system or if a correction is set in the DCA system that correction is applied 1 Select Patient Tests from the Ad...

Page 59: ...f a correction is applied saved data is displayed as uncorrected if no correction is set in the system when it is recalled or the correction that is currently set in the system is applied 1 At the Additional Settings menu select Patient Tests The Patient Tests screen displays 2 Select Albumin User Correction The Albumin User Correction screen displays 3 Change the slope if needed a Select Edit The...

Page 60: ... Select Edit The Creatinine Offset screen displays b Enter the offset c Select Enter The Creatinine User Correction Screen displays 5 To reset the settings to the default values select Reset Default Values This resets the slope to 1 000 and the offset to 0 0 6 Select Back The Patient Tests screen displays Setting the GFR calculation Use the GFR Calculation screen to turn the GFR Calculation on or ...

Page 61: ...screen displays 3 Select one of the following options Patient ID Patient Last Name 4 To save the settings select Save Control Tests For information on control tests refer to Quality Control page 83 Supervisor List Use the Supervisor List screen to add edit and delete supervisors Use a different ID and name for each supervisor NOTE The ID is required and the name is optional Adding a Supervisor 1 A...

Page 62: ... Editing a Supervisor 1 At the Additional Settings menu select Supervisors The Supervisor List screen displays 2 Highlight the supervisor you want to edit 3 Select Edit The Edit Supervisor screen displays 4 Edit the supervisor ID or the supervisor name 5 Select Save Deleting a Supervisor 1 At the Additional Settings menu select Supervisors The Supervisors screen displays 2 Highlight the supervisor...

Page 63: ... the Time screen to select if the system displays the time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format and to set the current time NOTE We recommend that you manually adjust your system clock for daylight savings time in the spring and the fall 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select General The General menu display...

Page 64: ...creen to specify if the sequence number resets and if the sequence number displays 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select General The General menu displays 3 Select Sequence Number The Select Sequence Number screen displays 4 Select one of the following sequence number resets Resets Daily the sequence ...

Page 65: ...displays 4 Select Restricted 5 Select Save Setting a Test Lockout Use the Test Lockout screen to prevent a user from performing patient tests when the current test type has a control test due A supervisor can turn off the Patient Test Lockout to unlock the system if a control test did not pass Use the remote patient lockout function to perform a lockout from a remote computer via the network conne...

Page 66: ...s setting select Save Deleting Patient and Control Test Data Use the Storage Mode screen to specify how to delete patient and control test data from the system You can select to automatically delete tests based on a first in first out basis or you can manually delete a test 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings m...

Page 67: ...nal Settings menu select General The General menu displays 3 Select Delete Data The Delete Data screen displays 4 To delete all of the patient information that associates the patient with the test result select Delete Patient Information 5 Select Yes All the patient information is deleted 6 To delete patient information and test results select Delete All Patient Data 7 Select Yes All patient infor...

Page 68: ...eplaced by the settings on the backup database If the current database and the backup database versions are different the backup fails 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select General The General menu displays 3 Select Restore Settings 4 Insert the storage device into the USB port 5 To start the restorat...

Page 69: ...ter screen to perform the following tasks enable the onboard printer disable the onboard printer specify if a report is automatically printed to the onboard printer when the result displays specify the number of copies of the report that you want to print 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select Printers...

Page 70: ...t the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select Printers The Printers menu displays 3 Select External Printer The External Printer screen displays 4 To enable the external printer select Enable 5 To disable the external printer select Disable 6 To automatically print the test results select Automatically print NOT...

Page 71: ...n to enable or disable the external barcode reader For information on installing the External Barcode reader refer to External Barcode Reader page 149 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select External Barcode Reader The External Barcode Reader screen displays 3 To disable the external barcode reader sele...

Page 72: ...The Baud rate screens displays NOTE You have to enable the serial port to select a baud rate 4 Select one of the following baud rates 19200 bps 9600 bps 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 300 bps The default value is 9600 bps 5 To save the baud rate setting select Save Setting the Parity Use the Parity screen to select the parity for the serial connections 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional S...

Page 73: ...s 8 7 The default value is 8 5 To save the data bits setting select Save Setting the Flow Control Use the Flow Control screen to enable or disable the Xon Xoff protocol NOTE The default setting for flow control is disabled 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select Serial Ports The Serial Ports menu displa...

Page 74: ... network 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select Ethernet Port The Ethernet Port menu displays 3 At the Ethernet Port menu select Host Name The Host Name screen displays 4 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the host name 5 To save the host name select Enter Setting the IP Address to Automatic or Stati...

Page 75: ...ing to Static IP 4 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the IP address 5 To save the IP address select Enter Setting the Port Number Use the Port Number screen to enter the port number for the system 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select Ethernet Port The Ethernet Port menu displays 3 At the Ethernet ...

Page 76: ...ng the Default Gateway Use the Default Gateway screen to enter the default gateway for the system 1 At the System Settings menu select Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select Ethernet Port The Ethernet Port menu displays 3 Select Default Gateway The Default Gateway screen displays 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter the default gateway 5 To ...

Page 77: ... Settings menu displays 2 At the Additional Settings menu select HbA1c Algorithm Selection The HbA1c Algorithm screen displays 3 Select one of the following options Default mono S 4 To save the algorithm selection select Save Patient Test Reports Patient Test Reports contain the results of HbA1c and Microalbumin Creatinine tests that you generate during analysis and display at the results screen Y...

Page 78: ... scanned to print the calibration data report System Setting Report Full The System Settings Report prints the complete settings configuration for the system System Setting Report Partial The System Setting Report prints selected settings for the system Report Components The following table explains the components of patient test printed report Component Description Product Name The Name of the Pr...

Page 79: ...atient Plasma Creatinine The plasma creatinine value Comments The user comments User ID The user ID System Serial Number The serial number of the system Cartridge Lot Number The cartridge lot number Calibration Scan Date The calibration date HbA1c Algorithm The HbA1c algorithm User Slope The user slope User Offset The user offset Component Description ...

Page 80: ...ze the sample reagent cartridge barcode This allows access to the appropriate calibration parameter values and calibration curve for the particular lot of reagent in use NOTE If you do not scan the calibration curve into the system for the particular lot number of cartridges that are in use the system software prompts you to scan the calibration card Calibrating for Hemoglobin A1c You must scan th...

Page 81: ...d gently against the right side of the track and smoothly slide the card down A beep sounds to signal a successful scan NOTE If no beep sounds repeat the scanning procedure If you repeatedly fail to hear a beep refer to Troubleshooting page 107 Figure 25 Scanning Hemoglobin A1c calibration card 6 To return to the Home screen select OK ...

Page 82: ...of the Calibration card 3 Hold the card so that the barcode faces to the right 4 Insert the calibration card into the top of the barcode track Figure 26 Scanning Microalbumin Creatinine calibration card 5 Hold the calibration card gently against the right side of the track and smoothly slide the card down A beep sounds to signal a successful scan If no beep sounds repeat the scanning procedure If ...

Page 83: ...At the Recall menu select Calibration Data The Calibration Data screen displays 2 Select one of the following options a HbA1c The HbA1c calibration data displays b Microalbumin Creatinine The Microalbumin Creatinine calibration data displays 3 Highlight the calibration data that you want to display and select View The Calibration Data screen displays 4 To print the calibration data select Print 5 ...

Page 84: ...sted and the results are reported If a control result is out of range troubleshoot the system correct any problems identified and run the controls again When control results are within range you can test and report on patient samples For information about ordering control kits refer to Appendix C Orderable Supplies Collecting Control Specimens Use the following procedure to collect control specime...

Page 85: ...solution off the sides of the glass capillary tube using a lint free tissue 10 Inspect the capillary holder for the presence of any bubbles NOTE If bubbles are obvious discard the capillary and repeat the collecting procedure CAUTION Prevent the control material from coming in contact with the plastic part of the capillary holder If control material comes in contact with the capillary holder disca...

Page 86: ...ary holder into the reagent cartridge until the holder gently snaps into place Figure 27 Inserting capillary into reagent cartridge Running a Control 1 Locate the control card NOTE One side of the control card is for a normal control and the other side is for an abnormal control CAUTION Avoid harsh insertion of capillary holder Do not dislodge the sample in the glass capillary because erroneous re...

Page 87: ... Control card gently against the right side of the track and quickly slide the card down Figure 28 Scanning the HbA1c control card A beep sounds to signal a successful scan NOTE If no beep sounds repeat the scanning procedure If you repeatedly fail to hear a beep refer to Troubleshooting page 107 To scan the reagent cartridge refer to Scanning the Reagent Cartridge page 23 To insert the reagent ca...

Page 88: ...Scanning the Microalbumin Creatinine control card Control Level Selection Use the control Level Selection screen to run another manufacturer s control sample Selecting a control level 1 Select the radio button of the control level you want to run 2 Select Next ...

Page 89: ...ssible Cause Corrective Action Deterioration of the reagent cartridge test areas due to exposure to light ambient moisture or heat Use a new reagent cartridge to repeat the quality control procedure Use a fresh box of reagent cartridges or a new lot If the new reagent cartridge fails to give results within the expected values proceed to the next possible cause Deterioration of the control solution...

Page 90: ... Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Exterior Changing the Air Filter Quarterly Removing and cleaning the cartridge spring Removing and cleaning the cartridge spring Cleaning the Barcode Window Changing the Air Filter Running the Optical Test Running the Optical Test Calibrating the Touchscreen Replacing the Fuse WARNING Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the barcode w...

Page 91: ...and dry Cleaning the Exterior Materials required lint free cloth water or ethanol 1 Clean the exterior with a lint free cloth dampened with water or ethanol 2 Connect the power cord after the exterior is clean and dry WARNING Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the exterior of the system CAUTION Do not allow liquid to drip into system If liquid drips into the system yo...

Page 92: ...f the compartment door and surfaces on both sides of the compartment using a lint free cloth dampened with water or ethanol 3 Dry the surface using a clean dry lint free cloth CAUTION Do not use any other type of solvent oil grease or silicone spray on any part of the system WARNING Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the cartridge compartment CAUTION Do not allow liqu...

Page 93: ...r other like device into the top hole on the spring Figure 31 Return Spring in Cartridge Compartment 6 Gently pull the metal end towards the center of the cartridge compartment to release one side of the spring from the cartridge holder 7 Repeat step 6 to release the other side of the spring from the cartridge holder 1 Top Hole 2 Leaf Spring 3 Bottom Hole ...

Page 94: ...hanol NOTE Make sure the leaf springs are not bent or damaged while cleaning Damaged leaf springs do not function properly Figure 32 Return Spring 10 Dry the cartridge return spring with a clean lint free cloth 11 Using a clean dry sponge swab provided in the Cleaning Kit remove spilled liquid from the cartridge holder 1 Leaf Springs CAUTION Do not use a cotton swab Cotton fibers that are left on ...

Page 95: ...and back slots near the top of the compartment 17 Locate the leaf spring on one side of the cartridge return spring 18 With the leaf spring orientated toward the back of the system complete the following steps to lower the leaf spring into the system a Hold on to both sides of the cartridge return spring b Pinch the sides together and lower the spring into the system by sliding the sides of the sp...

Page 96: ...and insert the edge into the slot e Repeat Step c to attach the opposite side of the cartridge return spring to the cartridge compartment Changing the Air Filter Materials required air filter 1 Remove the filter holder from the back of the system a Pull the holder off from the top Figure 34 Filter location 1 Filter Cover ...

Page 97: ... 4 Place the filter holder back on the system Running the Optical Test The optical test cartridge allows you to monitor the performance of the optical system over time It is recommended that you keep a permanent record of the results obtained for example Mean Transmittance Standard Deviation and Drift NOTE The optical test cartridge is reusable do not discard ...

Page 98: ...d should not vary more than plus or minus 0 0100 The Standard Deviation should be less than 0 0015 and the Drift should be less than 0 0140 1 Locate the barcode on the optical test cartridge 2 Hold the cartridge so that the barcode faces right 3 Insert the cartridge into the barcode track 4 Quickly and smoothly slide the cartridge down the barcode track A beep sounds to signal a successful scan Fi...

Page 99: ...ing optical test cartridge into compartment 8 Close the door The test runs for 6 minutes 9 Print the results 10 Remove the cartridge a Open the cartridge compartment door b Locate the button on the right side of the cartridge compartment c Push and hold it down with your right hand d Gently push the plastic tab on the cartridge to the right with your left hand This releases the cartridge e Pull th...

Page 100: ...Changing the Paper 1 Ensure the system is at the Home screen 2 Turn the system so that you are looking at the back 3 Use the tab to lift the cover off 4 Lift the paper feeder up 5 Push the plastic paper cover down 6 Remove the paper roll a Lift up the roll b Tear the paper between the roll and the printer c Remove the core and remaining paper on the roll CAUTION Do not touch the printer without ob...

Page 101: ...and is located on the right of the printer when looking at the front of the system b Pinch and lift the front of the lever to raise the paper guide c Carefully pull paper through the printer in its normal direction of travel Figure 38 Removing the printer paper 8 Obtain a new paper roll 9 Unroll sufficient paper to feed the printer 1 Printer Cover 2 Paper Feeder ...

Page 102: ...or s Guide 101 Maintenance 10 Hold the roll just above the printer with the paper unrolling from underneath 11 Push the paper gently under the roller at the back of the printer Figure 39 Inserting paper into the printer ...

Page 103: ... paper into the paper feeder Figure 40 Loading the paper into the feeder 13 Push the plastic tab to cover the paper 14 Pull the paper feeder down 15 Pinch and push down on the gray paper release lever to hold the paper in place 1 Printer Cover 2 Paper Feeder ...

Page 104: ... 17 Close the cover Figure 41 Closing the cover Replacing the Fuse Materials required Flathead Screwdriver 250 V T 1 25 A 1 Locate the groove on the top of the fuse holder CAUTION Set the power switch to OFF Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet Disconnect the power cord from the system ...

Page 105: ...e top of the fuse holder Figure 42 Removing fuse holder 4 Repeat step 2 3 for the bottom groove 5 Remove the fuse holder from the system 6 Remove and dispose of the blown fuse Figure 43 Fuse 7 Insert the spare fuse onto the fuse block 8 Insert the fuse holder into the system 1 Top and bottom grooves 1 Fuse 2 Fuse 3 Fuse Block ...

Page 106: ...the Maintenance Reminders are selected After you select the check box for a specific reminder Schedule becomes active 1 At the Additional Settings menu select Maintenance The Maintenance Reminders screen displays 2 To set a maintenance reminder select the check box The maintenance reminder is set and Schedule becomes active 3 To view the schedule select Schedule The Maintenance Schedule displays 4...

Page 107: ...complete maintenance tasks and to delete all entries from the log Viewing the Maintenance Log 1 At the Additional Settings menu select Maintenance The Maintenance Reminder screen displays 2 Select Log The Maintenance Log screen displays 3 Use the up and down arrows to view all of the maintenance entries 4 To delete all maintenance log entries select Delete All 5 Select Yes All log entries are dele...

Page 108: ... code and contact your local technical service provider for assistance If you think DCA cartridges are causing the problem consult the product insert that comes with the cartridges for troubleshooting information If you turn the system off you must retest the sample that was in process when the error occurred With some errors the system continues to run while the error displays CAUTION Wait at lea...

Page 109: ...started discard the sample E12 Motor position error The wrong number of Home Index sensor transitions were detected during a motor rotation operation 1 Discard the sample 2 Rerun the home operation 3 Run an optical test 4 If that does not work then restart the system 5 Run a motor homing operation 6 If you are unable to rerun the operation contact your local technical support provider E20 Dark off...

Page 110: ... optical test 3 If you are unable to run an optical test contact your local technical support provider E26 Excessive noise in sample reading The standard deviation of the 16 readings at the Sample channel during a reading taken is too large in Sample read position 1 Discard the sample 2 Run an optical test 3 If you are unable to run an optical test contact your local technical support provider E27...

Page 111: ...iscard the sample 2 Contact your technical support provider E33 Cartridge temperature too high during measurement The temperature measured by one of the cartridge holder thermistors is Tsetpoint 1 1 ºC during critical measurements of a sample test sequence 1 Discard the sample 2 Contact your technical support provider E34 Cartridge temperature very high The temperature measure by one of the cartri...

Page 112: ... The temperature measured by the ambient temperature thermistor is 50ºC 1 Discard the sample 2 Restart the system 3 If you are unable to perform a successful restart contact your local technical support provider E40 Barcode read error The number of digits read by the barcode reader does not match what is expected 1 Select OK 2 Enter the correct barcode data 3 Clean the barcode window E41 Incorrect...

Page 113: ...e The database is not functioning properly for example you do not have read or write access 1 Restart the system 2 If the database is still not functioning properly contact your local technical support provider E61 Database read error A database read operation fails resulting in the return of no data or corrupt data 1 Back up the database 2 Restart the system 3 If the database is still not functio...

Page 114: ...rror still occurs contact your local technical support E102 HbA1c Cartridge Error buffer absorbance is too high The mean transmittance of the buffer readings buf1 buf10 is too low Possible causes There is condensation on the cartridge Cartridge is not located in the proper position Buffer tab is not removed Optical window has a defect 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is read...

Page 115: ... Possible causes Excess blood on capillary Irregularity in patient red blood cells rare Hemoglobin 24 g dL patient has abnormally high hemoglobin 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 3 Verify that the capillary has no excess blood on the capillary holder 4 Repeat the test with a new sample 5 If the error still occurs contact your local technical support E106 HbA1c Sampl...

Page 116: ...at the test with a new sample 4 If the error still occurs contact your local technical support E109 HbA1c Cartridge error reading for glycated hemoglobin is too low The absorbance of one of the agglutinations is too low Possible cause The cartridge was exposed to excessive humidity or temperature 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 3 Repeat the test with a new sample N...

Page 117: ...too high Possible cause The cartridge was exposed to excessive humidity or temperature 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 3 Repeat the test with a new sample NOTE Verify that the reagent kit was stored properly 4 If the error still occurs contact your local technical support E113 HbA1c Cartridge Error irregular reaction kinetics A1 The A1 parameter from the third orde...

Page 118: ...bsorbance is too large Possible cause The blood was left in the capillary too long 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 3 Repeat the test with a new sample NOTE Wait no more than 5 minutes after filling the capillary to start the test 4 If the error still occurs contact your local technical support E116 HbA1c Cartridge Error irregular reaction kinetics high variability ...

Page 119: ...em is ready 3 Repeat the test 4 Verify that cartridge is inserted completely into the system 5 Remove the flexible tab 6 If the error still occurs contact your local technical support E303 Microalbumin Creatinine Cartridge Error variable buffer readings The percent coefficiant of variation CV of the 10 transmittance readings of the buffer solution in the reagent cartridge is too high Particulate c...

Page 120: ...em is ready 3 Repeat the test 4 If the error still occurs contact your local technical support E307 Microalbumin Creatinine Cartridge Error Microalbumin absorbance is too low The mean of the Microalbumin transmittance readings is too high Possible cause Cartridge was exposed to excessive temperature or humidity 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 3 Repeat the test NOTE...

Page 121: ...pport E311 Microalbumin Creatinine Cartridge Error Creatinine absorbance is too high One of the 26 creatinine absorbance readings is too high Possible cause The cartridge was exposed to excessive temperature or humidity 1 Discard the sample 2 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 3 Repeat the test NOTE Verify that the reagent was stored properly and that the foil package was opened just prior ...

Page 122: ...error still occurs contact your local technical support E316 Microalbumin normalization out of range The Microalbumin Normalization Factor entered is outside of expected range Possible causes Normalization cartridge is not located in the proper position Normalization cartridge is dirty or defective 1 Acknowledge the error The system is ready 2 Verify that the cartridge was inserted completely into...

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Page 124: ...the system warn you when the data storage is full If you choose to have the system warn you then you have to manually delete some test results to free up space When the system is full you cannot run any new tests NOTE You can use the USB port to save patient records to an external storage device before you delete them CAUTION When you export data that contains patient information it is your respon...

Page 125: ...124 DCA Vantage Operator s Guide File Management ...

Page 126: ...irculation around the system 8 cm 3 in on all sides Unpacking the System Your DCA Vantage system is delivered in 1 shipping carton 1 Carefully remove the contents of the shipping carton 2 Inspect the carton and system for visible signs of damage 3 If damage to the system exists immediately file a complaint with the carrier 4 Make sure all items are included with your system and keep them for futur...

Page 127: ...elf Adhesive Label Stock Figure 44 System Parts 5 Retain the shipping carton and packing for several weeks If you need to ship the system the shipping carton affords the best protection against damage 6 Place the system on a firm level work surface in the designated work area 7 Ensure that the system is level and that the back and sides of the system are at least 8 cm 3 in from any adjacent wall I...

Page 128: ... Figure 45 Locate the Serial Number 2 Print the Pre service Checklist and the Warranty Information page 133 3 Write the installation date and serial number in the spaces provided in the Pre service Checklist and on the Warranty Information page 133 4 Contact your Siemens representative for your warranty information if the pre service checklist is not included in your manual 1 Serial number ...

Page 129: ... and to an appropriate grounded AC electrical outlet Installing the External Barcode Reader If you order an external barcode reader it is supplied in addition to the internal barcode reader Installing a Roll of Printer Paper Install a roll of printer paper and re install the printer cover Refer to Changing the Paper page 99 1 Ethernet Port RJ 45 2 USB Port 3 Barcode Reader 4 Serial Port RS 232 use...

Page 130: ...ical system are operating correctly Loading Configuration Settings The DCA Vantage system loads the current configuration settings You can use the setup wizard to load configuration settings Refer to System Settings Wizard page 16 Verifying that the DCA Vantage System is Ready The DCA Vantage system displays the current date and time and verifies that no errors occurred If no errors occurred the s...

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Page 132: ...tion when handling potentially infectious agents needlesticks hand to mouth contact hand to eye contact direct contact with superficial cuts open wounds and other skin conditions that may permit absorption into subcutaneous skin layers splashes or aerosol contact with skin and eyes To prevent accidental contamination in a clinical laboratory strictly adhere to the following procedures Wear gloves ...

Page 133: ...ut break remove from disposable syringes or otherwise manipulate needles by hand Needlestick injuries may result References 1 Centers for Disease Control Update Universal precautions for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus hepatitis B virus and other bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings 1988 MMWR 37 377 382 387 388 2 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute formerl...

Page 134: ...ils Please record the following information and keep this sheet in your laboratory for future reference Manufacturer s Warranty For warranty information contact the local Siemens service provider Support Information Call for assistance if the error message continues to be displayed after performing the steps described on the screen and in the Troubleshooting Chart if additional assistance is requi...

Page 135: ...ing please complete the Pre service Checklist page 135 Make a photocopy of the checklist first This information helps your local technical support provider to identify the probable cause of the problem Contact Information www siemens com diagnostics Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Pty Ltd 885 Mountain Highway Bayswater Victoria 3153 Australia ...

Page 136: ...he touchscreen operating properly If NO Have you performed the touchscreen test Have you calibrated the touchscreen 3 Does the system proceed properly while analyzing reagent cartridges 4 What is the lot number of the reagent cartridges you are using 5 Is the printer functioning properly Are the appropriate messages and patient results being printed If NO Is the internal or an external printer tur...

Page 137: ...es or warnings being displayed If so what are they List the error description and any numbers that display 10 Have you performed the appropriate steps suggested on the display for the error being displayed If an external device is being used 11 Is the printer and or host computer LIS connected and turned On 12 Have the correct parameters for transmission been selected through the Setup menus 13 Is...

Page 138: ...isted below Part Number Description 5035C DCA Reagent Kit 5068A DCA Normal Abnormal Control Kit Part Number Description 6011A DCA Reagent Kit 6012A DCA Low High Control Kit Part Number Description 036 282 46 NA Power Cord for System 060 487 20 Euro Power Cord for System 061 394 40 UK Power Cord for System 064 892 13 Filter Holder 064 892 48 Cartridge Return Spring 044 690 01 Fuse T 1 25 A Slow Blo...

Page 139: ...64 Operator s Guide English 064 892 72 Operator s Guide French 064 892 80 Operator s Guide German 064 892 99 Operator s Guide Italian 064 893 02 Operator s Guide Spanish 064 893 10 Operator s Guide Portuguese 064 893 29 Operator s Guide Danish 064 893 37 Operator s Guide Swedish 064 893 45 Operator s Guide Greek 064 898 33 Operator s Guide Norwegian 064 893 53 Operator s Guide Japanese 064 893 61 ...

Page 140: ...y instruction for use User Interface Symbol Description This symbol is used for both Warnings and Cautions A Warning indicates the risk of personal injury or loss of life if operating procedures and practices are not correctly followed A Caution indicates the possibility of loss of data or damage to or destruction of equipment if operating procedures and practices are not strictly observed This sy...

Page 141: ...being discarded and should not be casually discarded This symbol indicates that the main power supply is on This symbol indicates that the main power supply is off This symbol indicates that the product has a temperature limitation You need to store the product between 5 40 C This symbol indicates an in vitro diagnostic device or an in vitro diagnostic medical device This symbol indicates that you...

Page 142: ...symbol indicates that the system is type B equipment which provides a particular degree of protection against electric shock This symbol indicates to follow the appropriate procedures for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment This symbol indicates the number used for ordering a part or product This symbol indicates the serial number of a part or product This symbol indicates the revision...

Page 143: ...shippers This symbol indicates that the product complies with the applicable directives of the European Union This symbol indicates information about the fuse Home screen Select this key to access the Home screen System menu Select this key to access the System menu Calibrations and System Tests menu Select this key to access the Calibrations or System Tests menu Data Recall menu Select this key t...

Page 144: ...lay the previous page in descending order Page Down Select this key to display the next page in descending order No Cancel Select this key to cancel an action System Busy This symbol indicates that the system is busy RequiredData Entry This symbol indicates that the data is required Add Comments Select this key to add comments Shut down System Select this key to shut down the system HbA1c Blood Te...

Page 145: ...144 DCA Vantage Operator s Guide Symbols Quality Control Solution Test This symbol indicates a Quality Control Solution test ...

Page 146: ...ns Dimension Value Depth 27 7 cm 10 5 in Height 25 4 cm 9 0 in Width 28 7 cm 11 5 in Weight 3 88 kg 9 lbs Specification Value Ambient Operating Temperature 15 C to 32 C 61 F to 88 F Hemoglobin A1c 18 C to 30 C 64 F to 86 F Microalbumin Creatinine Analyzer Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing actively controlled Indoor Use Only Altitude up to 200...

Page 147: ...ut 70 VA Fuse Rating 1 25 Amperes Requirement Value EMC Emissions FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B USA EN60601 1 2 2001 electromagnetic emissions for Medical Electric Equipment Group 1 equipment Class B for non life supporting equipment EMC Immunity EN60601 1 2 2001 electromagnetic immunity for Medical Electric Equipment Group 1 equipment Class B for non life supporting equipment ...

Page 148: ...ion Medical Electrical Equipment UL60601 2nd edition Medical Electrical Equipment CLASSIFICATIONS Type of protection Class 1 equipment Degree of protection fro electrical shock TYPE B Degree of protection for water degree Ordinary Method of Sterilization or Disinfection Maintenance page 89 Degree of Safety with Anesthetic Gases or 02 not suitable Mode of Operation Continuous The use of ACCESSORY e...

Page 149: ...guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this system does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the system and the receiver connect the ...

Page 150: ...mats NOTE You must configure the barcode before use Installing the External Barcode Reader 1 Turn the system power off 2 Connect the interface cable to the opening at the bottom of the handheld reader 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the external barcode reader port at the back of the system Figure 47 External barcode reader connection 4 Press in firmly until the connection is secure and yo...

Page 151: ... the background reflection too high or low If the reader is not able to consistently read your labels apply a test label of the format being used to a new specimen tube and perform the Barcode Test If the reader is able to read the test label the quality of your labels may be suspect If the test label cannot be read the reader itself is suspect If you have problems that cannot be resolved contact ...

Page 152: ...It is better to be closer to the upper limit 0 51 mm 0 02 in as long as the entire barcode can be contained within the maximum length This measurement effects both the symbol length and how far away from the label you can hold the handheld reader If the narrow bar width is at the minimum the symbol length can be no greater than 90 mm 3 5 in including quiet zones and the reader can be held no more ...

Page 153: ... If a detergent solution is used rinse with a soft cloth or facial tissue dampened with water only 3 Clean the plastic case in the same manner CAUTION Do not submerge the reader in water The reader s housing is not water tight Do not use laboratory wipes such as Kimwipes because they may scratch the window Do not use any type of solvent other then recommended solvents to clean the reader Harsh che...

Page 154: ...d through the system s serial port using a serial cable The mechanical and electrical connection for serial binary data bit transmission between system and computer system is described in the serial physical layer The DCA Vantage system implements and complies with the serial physical layer defined in the ASTM 1381 standard For more information about this standard refer to the standard Serial cabl...

Page 155: ... the system connecting to the host The host has to listen for connections on the TCP IP port and needs to accept the connection when the system tries to connect To connect from the ethernet port to a network use a standard straight through CAT 5 cable To connect directly to a PC use a crossover CAT 5 cable Signal Line Pin Number Type Data Carrier Detect not used DCD Pin 1 Control Received Data RD ...

Page 156: ... Ethernet cable is inserted External Barcode Reader An optional barcode scanner that is connected to the USB connector port on the DCA product Used to enter data into the DCA Vantage Analyzer External Printer An optional printer that is connected to the USB connector port on the DCA product Used to print reports Onboard Barcode Reader The barcode scanner used to scan barcodes on DCA Reagent Cartri...

Page 157: ... the DCA system to the user Alphanumeric Data comprised of alphabetic and numeric characters Audio Alert Sounds emitted by the DCA system to draw the operators attention to the system Cancel To end a sequence or operation Cartridge The HbA1c Microalbumin Creatinine or Optical Test cartridges that are inserted into the system to perform a test Comment A user entered notation associated with a test ...

Page 158: ...ion Help Screen The screen used to display help information to the operator Home Screen The software UI screen operators encounter when the DCA system start up has completed All software UI navigation begins from the Home screen Icon An image used to label a control Import To copy data on to a DCA system from a removable data storage device Maintenance The area of the software user interface where...

Page 159: ... that typically appears in the upper left corner of a screen which serves as a label for that screen Settings The area of the software user interface where users can configure the DCA system Settings Screen A software UI screen which enables the operator to adjust or configure some aspect of the DCA system Sound Volume The software UI screen where the operator can adjust the volume level for the D...

Page 160: ...y instruments and computer systems DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name Server GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate GHb Glycated Hemoglobin IP Internet Protocol LIS Laboratory Information System MNF Microalbumin Normalization Factor Mean A Mean Average Mean T Mean Transmittance NGSP National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program P Precision PD Precision Drift QC Quality Control SN ...

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Page 162: ...e Window 89 Cartridge Compartment 91 Exterior 90 Cleaning Barcode reader 152 General 89 Codes Error 108 Connections Install 128 Control Run 85 Control Level Select 87 Control Test 49 Reminders 50 Set data entry 50 Status 50 Control Test Date Delete 65 Control Test Reminders Set 51 Creatinine User Correction Set 59 Current Date Set 63 D Data Delete 66 Export 48 Restore 66 Save 65 Date Format Set 63...

Page 163: ...Set 68 Optical Test 76 Run 96 Optical Test Cartridge Run 129 P Paper Change 99 Parts Included with Analyzer 125 Patient Data Entry Set 56 Patient Test Data Delete 65 Patient Test Reports 76 Patient Test Results 47 Patient Tests 43 View last 10 43 Port Ethernet 70 Power Cord Install 128 Printer Load paper 100 Orderable Supplies 137 138 Select 48 Q Quality Control Overview 83 Troubleshoot 88 Quality...

Page 164: ... Start up tests 129 Supervisor Delete 61 Supervisor ID 55 Supervisor List Add 60 Edit 61 Symbols 139 System Access Set 64 System Configuration 125 System Display Set 55 System Menu 49 System Settings View 55 System Settings Wizard 65 accessing 16 System Tests 52 T Test Lockout Set 64 Time Set 62 Time Format Set 62 Touch Screen 10 Calibrate 99 Troubleshoot Barcode Reader 150 Contact support 133 Pre...

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